Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
jefa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈxefa/
Meaning
- feminine nounboss
Example
Mi jefa me ayudó con el informe.
My boss helped me with the report.
More examples
¿Tu jefa te dio instrucciones claras?
Did your boss give you clear instructions?
Core concept
Woman managing and directing a workplace team.
Common phrases
la jefa directa
direct boss
la jefa de proyecto
project manager
la jefa interina
interim boss
Similar words
jefe: Managerial boss who directs a team and takes responsibility for staff and results.
supervisor: Supervisor who focuses on overseeing employees' daily tasks and workflow.
encargado: Person responsible for a specific area or duty, handling routine management tasks.
director: Director who leads and sets policy for an entire department or organization.
Definition in Spanish
Forma femenina de 'jefe' que se usa para referirse a una mujer que ejerce autoridad o responsabilidad en el trabajo.
Word origin
Feminine form of jefe, which comes from Old French chef and ultimately Latin caput meaning 'head', formed in Spanish by adding the feminine ending -a.
Usage tips
- Common in conversation as in 'mi jefa', but in formal documents or introductions the specific job title (for example, directora or gerente) is often clearer.
Opposites
- subordinadosubordinatenoun
Related words
- jefebossnoun
- jefaturamanagement positionnoun